vancomycin

Thân thiện

A doctor administers vancomycin to a patient in a hospital.

Definition

Noun 1. A glycopeptide antibiotic: Vancomycin is a potent antibiotic medication used to treat serious bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-positive bacteria. It is often reserved for infections resistant to other antibiotics or for patients allergic to other drugs.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed vancomycin to treat the severe staph infection.
  • Due to the risk of antibiotic resistance, vancomycin is used as a last-line treatment.

Advanced Usage

• "Vancomycin-resistant": Used to describe bacteria, especially (VRE) and (VRSA), that are not killed by vancomycin.
  • The emergence of vancomycin-resistant bacteria is a major concern in hospitals.

Variants and Related Words

• Vancocin (n): A common trade name for vancomycin.
  • The patient received an intravenous infusion of Vancocin.

Synonyms

• Antibiotic: A substance that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
• Glycopeptide antibiotic: The specific class of antibiotics to which vancomycin belongs.

Notes on Usage

Vancomycin is typically administered intravenously in a hospital setting for systemic infections. It can also be given orally to treat specific intestinal infections. Its use requires careful monitoring due to potential side effects, including kidney toxicity and "Red Man Syndrome," a histamine-related reaction.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections

Từ đồng nghĩa

• vancocin